Help at Home to cease Alabama operations, lay off 785; Prattville plans $3.5 million entertainment venue; Old Black Bear Brewing opening in Athens

Help at Home to cease Alabama operations, lay off 785

Home health provider Help at Home, blaming Alabama not expanding Medicaid, plans to cease operations in the state at the end of September. The company will lay off 785 employees throughout the South on Nov. 4. – AL.com

Prattville plans $3.5 million entertainment venue

The city of Prattville is planning a $3.45 million entertainment venue for its Main Street. The proposed project includes a multi-use pavilion, stage and smaller pavilion, walking path and other spaces.  – Bama Buzz

Old Black Bear Brewing opening in Athens

Madison’s Old Black Bear Brewing Co. is opening a new location today in Athens. The new location is on South Marion Street.  – Hville Blast